Basil Panko Salmon! This deceivingly simple meal comes together in no time. Omega-3 rich, salmon is coated in a crunchy basil and panko crust that is oven-baked to perfection.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a baking pan by lining with a sheet of foil. Set aside. Place salmon, skin side down, onto prepared baking pan. Brush each piece with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together panko, basil, garlic, salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil until the basil is mostly chopped.
Top each salmon piece with crumb mixture and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the topping is slightly golden and the salmon is cooked through. {It should flake easily with a fork when it's ready.}
Meanwhile, make the rice: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until blackened and blistered in spots -- they should become very soft and release their juices easily.
Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Sprinkle the mixture with salt to taste. Add the cooked brown rice and stir until fully combined.
Serve immediately with a piece of salmon placed atop the rice.